Last major Arabic-style mosque in China loses its domes Exclusive: Experts say changes to Grand Mosque of Shadian mark completion of five-year sinification campaign The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2024
US, Chinese Defense Chiefs To Meet Following Taiwan Tension US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet his Chinese counterpart, the Pentagon announced Friday, after Beijing carried out war games around Taiwan in a sign to the US-backed democracy's new leader. International Business Times · May 24, 2024
US Defense Secretary Austin expected to meet with Chinese counterpart in Singapore Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to meet with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun at a major defense conference in Singapore next week The Independent UK · May 24, 2024
Ex-CIA officer accused of spying for China expected to plead guilty in a Honolulu courtroom A former CIA officer and contract linguist for the FBI accused of spying for China for at least a decade is expected to plead guilty in a federal courtroom in Honolulu The Independent UK · May 24, 2024
Hong Kong Spy Case Closed Against UK Ex-marine A UK judge on Friday said two men accused of assisting Hong Kong's intelligence service would face a five-week trial next year, after the death of a co-defendant. International Business Times · May 24, 2024
EU struggles to come out on top in systemic rivalry with China From human rights to technology, the European Union's relationship with China is a key issue for the bloc as voters in 27 countries prepare to cast their ballots in EU elections in June. Radio France Internationale · May 24, 2024
Tens Of Thousands Protest Taiwan Parliament Bills To 'Defend Democracy' Tens of thousands of Taiwanese protesters rallied day and night outside parliament on Friday, as lawmakers inside traded insults, blows and theatrics over a series of bills to expand the legislature's power. International Business Times · May 24, 2024
Taiwan's Kinmen Island Lives Life 'As Usual' Despite Chinese Drills After a night at sea, fishers unloaded their haul on a port in Kinmen on Friday, saying there was "no real impact" from war games that Chinese forces were running around self-ruled Taiwan. International Business Times · May 24, 2024
At China's Window To Taiwan, Unification Is Only A Matter Of Time Chinese tourists clamber over rocks to gaze at the misty horizon that holds Taiwan, the island that Beijing insists will not be self-ruled for very much longer. International Business Times · May 24, 2024
Philippines says it will forge security alliances and stage combat drills despite China's opposition The Philippine defense secretary says it will continue to build security alliances and stage joint combat drills in disputed waters to defend its territorial interests The Independent UK · May 24, 2024
China says war games around Taiwan to test ability to ‘seize power’ The People’s Liberation Army continues land, sea and air exercises that began on Thursday around the self-ruled island. Al Jazeera · May 24, 2024
Why are thousands of people protesting in Taiwan? Opposition efforts to push through a controversial bill have raised concerns about the island’s democracy. Al Jazeera · May 24, 2024
China testing ability to ‘seize power’ in second day of military drills around Taiwan PLA says exercises launched in response to president’s inauguration will test capacity to ‘launch joint attacks and occupy key areas’ The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2024
China Says Drills Around Taiwan Test 'Seizure Of Power' Capability Beijing on Friday said ongoing drills encircling Taiwan were testing the military's ability to seize power over the self-ruled island, days after a new president was sworn in. International Business Times · May 24, 2024
Top News · May 24, 2024 Taiwan Racing To Develop Own Satellite System Amid Rising Tensions China's military posturing near Taiwan prompts the island to invest in satellite technology for communication resilience.
AAP · May 24, 2024 China's worrying military actions a 'coercive gesture' China's military drills surrounding Taiwan following the inauguration of its new president are a "very coercive gesture" the Albanese government has declared.
Caixin Global · May 23, 2024 Boeing Delays Delivery of Aircraft to China for Battery Reviews Industry insider says delay is not due to U.S.-China trade tensions but a technical issue involving the cockpit voice recorder
The Independent UK · May 23, 2024 Myanmar quietly announces plans to study controversial Chinese dam project suspended 13 years ago Myanmar’s military government appears to be considering reviving a massive China-backed hydroelectric dam project
France 24 · May 23, 2024 Biden, Kenya's Ruto urge global leaders to ease debt for developing world President Joe Biden is rolling out the red carpet for Kenyan President William Ruto with the first state visit to the United States by an African leader in more than 15 years.
The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2024 How significant are China’s military drills around Taiwan? China has launched two days of exercises after island swore in new president. How do they compare with previous ones?
The Independent UK · May 23, 2024 Malaysia PM says his country keeps good ties with US but not China phobia, wants to engage both Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said his country does not have a “China-phobia” policy and wants to engage both Beijing and Washington, expressing hopes for both powers to resolve their differences
Evening Standard · May 23, 2024 China starts 'punishment' military drills around Taiwan days after island swears in new leader Taiwan’s new leader Lai Ching-te vowed to defend democracy
AAP · May 23, 2024 Australia not expected to join US despite growing risks Chinese military operations near Taiwan could cause an accident or escalate tensions, but Australia isn't expected to join the US if a conflict occurs.
Latin Times · May 23, 2024 China's Military Surrounds Taiwan As 'Punishment' The two days of drills are part of an escalating campaign of intimidation by China that has seen it carry out a series of large-scale military exercises around Taiwan in recent years.
AAP · May 23, 2024 Activist loses appeal over Tiananmen massacre sign A protest near a Chinese consulate has resulted in a court battle over freedom of expression versus a city council's advertising and foot traffic laws..